Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
Cops and Writers Podcast
Latest Episodes
Wrongfully Accused & Hunted by the FBI! Pomona PD Corporal Chad Jensen (Part One)
One night can change everything! That is especially true in police work. What you think will be a normal overtime shift at a local fair can turn your world upside down. This is the story of exactly that. Corporal Chad Jens...
Bonus Episode! Police Stories: Street Cop To Sergeant: The Satin Doll!
In this special bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 30, The Satin Doll, from his book:Police Stories: Street Cop to Sergeant — True Crime, Chaos, &a...
Behind the Scenes of House, Law & Order & Homicide with Writer Matt Witten (Part 2)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write for a hit television show? I think it’s safe to say many of us dream of our work appearing on a weekly TV show that millions of viewers can enjoy. Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversati...
Behind the Scenes of House, Law & Order & Homicide with Writer Matt Witten (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a writer for a hit television show? I think it’s safe to say that many of us dream about our work being on a weekly T.V. show where millions of viewers get to enjoy it. Well, on today’s episode Auth...
Bonus Episode! Police Stories: Street Cop To Sergeant: 15th and North.
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 6, 15th and North, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: Street Cop to Sergeant — True Crime, Chaos, & Li...
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hi Pat! Tammy Mazur here.. really enjoying your podcasts!! Thx!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin